Lori Chavez-DeRemer: Biography, Career, and Personal Life of the New US Secretary of Labor
21 february 2025 в 10:13
Lori Chavez-DeRemer rose through the ranks in government before Donald Trump nominated her to be the next US Secretary of Labor. If confirmed, Chavez-DeRemer will oversee the activities of the Department of Labor and propose laws for unions and workplaces. As a longtime Republican politician, she had strong support from her family. So, is Chavez-DeRemer married? Find out more about her husband below.
Chavez-DeRemer is originally from California and made history as the first woman to represent Oregon in the House of Representatives and one of the first two Spanish-speaking women elected to Congress from Oregon.
Although she is a member of the Republican Party, Chavez-DeRemer once worked at Planned Parenthood, according to a copy of the questionnaire for the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee obtained by NBC News. However, she clarified to senators that it was a «brief, partial job over three decades ago» and noted that «it does not matter for [her] support of President Trump’s pro-life agenda».
«During my time in the House, I had a 100% pro-life record», - Chavez-DeRemer wrote in her questionnaire. «I personally do not support abortions, and if my appointment is confirmed, I will not use my position as Secretary to facilitate access to abortions in Department of Labor programs. My task will be to implement President Trump’s program».
However, Chavez-DeRemer indicated that she would not support a national ban on abortions, according to NBC News.
In nominating her, Trump praised Chavez-DeRemer in a public statement, noting that her «strong support from both the business community and labor communities will ensure that the Department of Labor can bring Americans of all cultures together».
In response, Chavez-DeRemer thanked Trump and called it an honor to have the opportunity to support his «mission to strengthen and develop our nation’s workforce». She then added, «Hardworking Americans have finally received support from the president, and I will tirelessly work to support his impressive efforts to transform the Republican Party into a party of the American worker».
Chavez-DeRemer is married to her husband, Sean DeRemer. He works as an anesthesiologist.
Chavez-DeRemer and her husband are raising two children together and keep most details of their personal life away from the public eye
Chavez-DeRemer is originally from California and made history as the first woman to represent Oregon in the House of Representatives and one of the first two Spanish-speaking women elected to Congress from Oregon.
Although she is a member of the Republican Party, Chavez-DeRemer once worked at Planned Parenthood, according to a copy of the questionnaire for the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee obtained by NBC News. However, she clarified to senators that it was a «brief, partial job over three decades ago» and noted that «it does not matter for [her] support of President Trump’s pro-life agenda».
«During my time in the House, I had a 100% pro-life record», - Chavez-DeRemer wrote in her questionnaire. «I personally do not support abortions, and if my appointment is confirmed, I will not use my position as Secretary to facilitate access to abortions in Department of Labor programs. My task will be to implement President Trump’s program».
However, Chavez-DeRemer indicated that she would not support a national ban on abortions, according to NBC News.
In nominating her, Trump praised Chavez-DeRemer in a public statement, noting that her «strong support from both the business community and labor communities will ensure that the Department of Labor can bring Americans of all cultures together».
In response, Chavez-DeRemer thanked Trump and called it an honor to have the opportunity to support his «mission to strengthen and develop our nation’s workforce». She then added, «Hardworking Americans have finally received support from the president, and I will tirelessly work to support his impressive efforts to transform the Republican Party into a party of the American worker».
Chavez-DeRemer is married to her husband, Sean DeRemer. He works as an anesthesiologist.
Chavez-DeRemer and her husband are raising two children together and keep most details of their personal life away from the public eye
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